Volunteer Programs with Hands On Manila

  Philippines

• Luzon: 
Metro Manila

Durations of Program: 1-2 weeks, 2-4 weeks, 5-8 weeks and 9-12 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks

Description:

Hands On Manila (HOM) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing members with diverse, flexible volunteer opportunities that address the needs of the community.

These are the Volunteer Programs offered by HOM:

Health and Nutrition Programs:
Share your cooking and baking skills with eager girls and young women. Whip up a storm of a dish or baked goodies, then sit down and savor what was prepared. Volunteers are required to bring the necessary ingredients.

Reading and Tutoring Programs:
Volunteers, we invite you to share your knowledge and skills to teach underprivileged children at the UHF Center. Teach them basic reading, writing or do any learning activity that interests them. Modules available at the Center.

Arts and Crafts Programs:
Teach pre-school children art and crafts, which they can proudly post on their bulletin board or give to their parents. Reward yourself with the children's creations. Volunteers are advised to bring art materials for 30 children. An art module is available at HOM for reference.

Sports and Recreation:
If you're into sports and enjoy working with children, this might be the service project for you! Be a sports mentor to former street children who now reside at the Pangarap Shelter. Help them develop and improve their basketball, volleyball or badminton abilities, but also their self-confidence, discipline and interpersonal skills. Highly enjoyable.

Computer Literacy:
If you can operate basic computer applications, and would like to teach the youth, this could be the service project for you! Volunteer to teach applications such as MS Word, Excel and Power Point to high school-level street children. The time, knowledge, and skills you share with these youth will surely make a difference in their lives and yours.

Elderly People:
Discover the world of the grannies and learn from their wisdom and experiences. Volunteers will have the opportunity to talk, chat and exchange views with the elderly. Be involved in their prayer activity. Teach them simple physical exercises or ballroom dancing or just hang out with them and keep them company.

Differently-Abled People:
Here's a great opportunity to experience the language of the heart. Volunteers are welcome to teach arts and crafts to hearing-impaired youth and their parents. Knowledge of sign language is not necessary, as an interpreter will assist. Experience how communication goes beyond talking and sounds. Great opportunity to learn sign language.

Enrichment:
A holistic enhancement program for girls and young women. Volunteers not only tutor for schoolwork but also motivate the girls to develop a healthy self-image through good grooming, social skills, sports, and the like.

Housing:
Join Habitat for Humanity-Philippines' flagship project to harness youth involvement in addressing the challenges of sub-standard housing in the country. From painting walls, concrete mixing to roofing, your assistance will help a low-income family fulfill the dream of owning their own home. Previous experience not necessary.

Environment & Clean Up Projects:
Join the MyZoo volunteer Group in keeping our parks and zoos at their best. Learn about our natural world during the biodiversity tour and lend a hand to address simple but immediate needs at the Wildlife and Rescue Center.

Hands On Manila is committed to empowering individuals to act as citizens and realize their ability to contribute to the community in meaningful ways. By providing a variety of flexible tangible volunteer opportunities, HOM seeks to enhance citizen capacity to effectively serve the community.

Hands on Manila is a non-profit organization that provides flexible volunteer opportunities for community service in Metro Manila. It recruits, coordinates and educates a broad base of volunteers for non-profit organizations.

HOM's goal is not only to provide a roadblock-free path to service; it is also to provide meaningful experiences that clearly make a difference. By doing so, Hands On Manila encourages an even greater sense of responsibility, caring and awareness in those who come to know the life-changing power of getting involved. Those in need as well as those volunteering are able to gain a sense of fulfillment and inclusion, as we all work together to unite and improve our community.

Highlights: Hands On Manila (HOM) is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing members with diverse, flexible volunteer opportunities that address the needs of the community. Membership in HOM is free and open to all interested persons, groups and corporations.

Qualifications: Everyone can become a volunteer. You and your family, friends and/or officemates can join HOM. With our long list of partner organizations, there are definitely on-going projects where your skills, interests, and personalities will fit. You just have to sign up and HOM will be by your side to make sure your time is well spent.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants. This Program is also open to Families, Couples and Individuals

Participants Travel to Philippines Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Hands On Manila's Mission Statement: Based on the premise that everyone can serve, HOM's mission is to mobilize people to address the critical social, educational and environmental needs of the Metro Manila area through volunteer action. HOM believes that Volunteer Action is a powerful force for creating change. Through our network of community based organizations, HOM offers flexible, diverse service opportunities for individuals, as well as customized service projects for civic and corporate groups. A monthly service calendar highlights projects volunteers can complete based on interest, location and schedule.

Year Founded: 2001